Bill > S3029

This bill establishes a framework for research and development coordination between the Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), authorizing them to conduct collaborative research across multiple scientific and technological domains. The agencies are permitted to make competitive awards and develop memoranda of understanding to support joint research activities in areas such as propulsion systems, quantum information sciences, space weather forecasting, Earth and environmental sciences, Arctic science, wildfire mitigation, and STEM workforce development. The bill requires the agencies to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within two years, detailing their collaborative research activities, technical capabilities expansion, and achievements. Additionally, the legislation includes a provision allowing NASA to receive funds from other federal agencies for space exploration-related scientific or engineering research and education, with a requirement for NASA to provide annual information about such fund transfers to Congress. The bill emphasizes merit-based selection processes for research awards and ensures that all collaborative activities are conducted with appropriate research security considerations. By promoting interagency collaboration, the bill aims to enhance scientific research capabilities and advance national research objectives across multiple critical domains.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3029/all-info